Digital Director: Shape a Magazine's Digital Future

The New York Times; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Restricted stock

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)

Company 401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking an experienced Digital Director to develop and execute our online presence. You will lead a team across online, social, and newsletters, collaborating with editorial, design, photo, fashion, audience, and newsroom teams to build the digital lineup, manage schedules, and secure prominent placement of Times articles across channels.

This hybrid NYC role requires four days in the office weekly, reporting to the Editorial Director of T Magazine.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in editing, writing and digital strategy.
• Strong background in T Magazine's core focus areas: fashion, design, art, food, travel.
• A network of writers and editors that can regularly contribute to the site, and an abiding desire to find new ones.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, assign and edit digital stories and packages consisting of multiple articles of varying length.
• Manage a team of editors and strategists.
• Work closely with top editorial staff including the Deputy Editor and Editor in Chief to implement a digital strategy that aligns with the larger goals of the Times's newsroom.
• Track progress of contributors including communicating changes and deadlines.
• Work with the photo, design, digital strategy and social media teams on visuals and promotion.
• Partner with the managing editor and assistant managing editor on maintaining editorial calendars and schedules.
• Adhere to The Times's editorial standards.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Digital strategy

Tools

CMS

Job description

The New York Times is seeking an experienced Digital Director to develop and execute our online presence. You will lead a team across online, social, and newsletters, collaborating with editorial, design, photo, fashion, audience, and newsroom teams to build the digital lineup, manage schedules, and secure prominent placement of Times articles across channels.

This hybrid NYC role requires four days in the office weekly, reporting to the Editorial Director of T Magazine.